ABV
Abuja
Nigeria
19,473 km
12,100 miles
APW
Apia
Samoa
Distance
19,473 km
12,100 mi / 10,515 nm
Est. Flight Time
24h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
188°
south

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ABV APW
Airport Name Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Faleolo International Airport
IATA Code ABV APW
ICAO Code DNAA NSFA
City Abuja Apia
Country Nigeria Samoa
Timezone Africa/Lagos Pacific/Apia
Elevation 1,123 ft 58 ft
Coordinates 9.010000, 7.260000 -13.830000, -172.010000

Abuja (ABV) to Apia (APW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) in Abuja, Nigeria to Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa is 19,473 kilometers (12,100 miles / 10,515 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 24h, flying south at a heading of 188°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Nigeria with Samoa. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:48 in Abuja, it's 11:48 in Apia. With a 12-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,065 feet between the two airports. Faleolo International Airport sits lower than Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport.

The return flight from Apia (APW) to Abuja (ABV) follows a heading of 171° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) and Faleolo International Airport (APW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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